After informed consent is obtained, the patient is placed in the prone position with the feet extending over the end of the examination table and the foot flexed to about 90 degrees. The location of ...
Cervical spinal stenosis can be congenital or acquired. In the less common congenital stenosis, a small spinal canal is produced by short pedicles and thick laminae (62). It commonly remains ...
Patients suffering from fibromyalgia often complain of depression, insomnia,irritable bowel syndrome, painful and tender points or “trigger points.” Tender points are pain points or localized areas of ...
(ĐTĐ) – Psychogenic pain, also called psychalgia, is physical pain that is caused, increased, or prolonged by mental, emotional, or behavioral factors. Headache, back pain, or stomach pain are some of ...
This injection procedure is used to diagnose and treat Morton’s metatarsalgia and Morton’s neuroma. After informed consent is obtained, the patient is positioned for optimal access to the dorsal ...
While the nerve may be minor in scope, it is capable of creating a fair amount of pain and discomfort when it is irritated. Though anyone can develop this condition, it is often related to surgery in ...
Sciatica is caused by the compression of the sciatic nerve by a slipped or herniated disc. This nerve runs from the lower back, through the buttocks and all the way down to the feet and toes. This ...